Dark Space I contained a few actual "riffs" (or parts which you could tap your foot to, anyway). Dark Space II tones this element down and instead takes the wall-of-sound concept even further than its predecessor. The length has been shortened for this release- 54 minutes vs. the 76 of Dark Space I- which is a good thing, and the atmosphere is still very absorbing. However, the record can be a little overly repetitious at times, and the samples are very difficult to decipher, which is a disappointment. (Special mention to "Dark 2.10," though, which is an incredible track and one of my favourites from the band.) 3.9